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NASA launches SPEARS battery project for Artemis lunar missions

NASA initiated the new battery development program in 2026 to support upcoming lunar missions.

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NASA has launched the SPEARS battery project to support its Artemis lunar missions. [1] The full name of the program is Solid Power for Extreme Environment Adaptability and Resilience in Space. Technology developed under the project is intended for use on Artemis program lunar missions. [2]
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  1. NASA launched the Solid Power for Extreme Environment Adaptability and Resilience in Space (SPEARS) battery project in 2026 to support lunar Artemis missions. · NASAUnited Statesofficial source
  2. This battery technology is being developed under NASA's SPEARS project for use on Artemis program lunar missions. · Interesting Engineering
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